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d'Astous, Alain; Miquelon, Diane – Journal of Consumer Affairs, 1991
A sample of 204 Canadians were presented information in 3 formats--matrix table, summary, and combination--with which to choose an appropriate credit card. Summary ratings of credit cards combined with a table of fees, interest rates, and grace periods reduced information processing efforts and led to better consumer decisions. (SK)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Consumer Education, Credit Cards, Decision Making
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Roberts, James A.; Jones, Eli – Journal of Consumer Affairs, 2001
Causal modeling of data from 406 college students who completed the Money Attitudes Scale showed that power-prestige, distrust (price sensitivity), and anxiety were significantly related to compulsive buying. Credit card use strengthened the relationship between these attitudes and compulsive buying. (SK)
Descriptors: College Students, Consumer Economics, Credit Cards, Higher Education
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Lee, Jinkook; Hogarth, Jeanne M. – Journal of Consumer Affairs, 2000
Researchers examined consumer behavior regarding types and numbers of information sources consulted about credit cards and comparison of terms. Results showed that consumers have diverse patterns of information searching that cannot be captured by a global measure or a few single measures of search and strong interdependencies among some search…
Descriptors: Consumer Economics, Credit Cards, Information Seeking, Information Sources
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Roberts, James A. – Journal of Consumer Affairs, 1998
This study investigated the incidence, antecedents, consequences, and policy implications of compulsive buying among college students (n=300). Details contributing factors and discusses the relationship between credit card use and compulsive buying. Discusses the implications for consumer policy and suggestions for further research. (JOW)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, College Students, Consumer Economics, Credit (Finance)